Falklands Operations

Falklands Operations This document is designed to be used with the ”Scenario Map” file in pdf format located in the main game directory, which provides a representation of the Falkland Islands and the general locations of the actions listed here. 000.Getting Started.scn – “Getting Started - The Last Skirmish” - June 14, 1982 – 7 Turns Side: British or PBEM Platoon Level - Normal Day Conditions – Play while reading the Getting Started PDF to learn the basics of the game. Fifth Infantry Brigade's night assault against Wireless Ridge, Mount Tumbledown and Mount William had been successful. From the captured heights, the Argentineans could be seen retreating into Stanley. To keep the pressure on, Brigadier Wilson ordered the Welsh Guards to capture the last high ground before Stanley, Sapper Hill. The 1st Welsh Guards had taken heavy losses when the landing ships Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram were bombed at Bluff Cove. To replace the losses, A and C Companies of the 40th Royal Marines were attached to the Welsh Guards. Lt. Colonel Rickett's plan of attack called for the troops to be airlifted to the start line which would be secured by 9th Troop of the 40th Marines. The helicopters were to land on the Goose Green - Stanley Track as the surrounding ground was thought to be mined. The helicopters arrived on time and the troops were airborne. M Company of the 5th Batallon de Infanteria Marnina had been positioned on Mount William when the Scots Guards attacked and captured Mount Tumbledown from other elements of their battalion. They were ordered to abandon the hilltop before the Gurhkas assault began. Now they were dug in on Sapper Hill, awaiting the inevitable British attack. While the Marines morale had been high when they arrived on the Islands, it was beginning to erode due to the ever increasing reversals of fortune. However, when two Sea King helicopters approached from the west, the Marines were shocked at the British audacity. Rather than prepare white flags as some other units were doing, the Marines checked their weapons and prepared to give the British a welcome to Puerto Argentino (Stanley) that they would not soon forget. Meanwhile on the other side of the lines, the Welsh Guard airlift was going nicely. However, the two Sea Kings carrying 9th Troop were from a anti-submarine squadron and their navigation skills over land were somewhat suspect. They continued past the landing zone and flared to land on the track just below a small hill. The Royal Marines prepared to dismount when fusillade of shots rang out. Both helicopters shuttered under the hits, but miraculously, no one was injured. The troops made a rapid exit and both helicopters were able to lift off despite extensive damage. The Royal Marines were somewhat surprised to find themselves at the base of their objective, Sapper Hill. The last firefight of the war was underway. There is a chance that the Argentine units will be removed from the map before the scenario is over. This represents the Argentine Command's order to cease fire and retreat into town. 001.Rosario-a.scn – “Operation Rosario” - April 02, 1982 – 36 Turns Side: PBEM Battalion Level - Normal Daylight Conditions The Argentine plan for the invasion of the Islas Malvinas called for a surprise attack on the Moody Brook Barracks by the Marine Amphibious Commando Company. The 2nd Marine Battalion would land by amphibious tractors on Yorke Beach and supply any additional firepower that was necessary to subdue the British garrison. A platoon from the 25th Regiment was assigned to seize Government House, the seat of power in the islands. However, when the Argentines realized that the element of surprise may have been lost, the plan was changed so that the 25th Infantry was now responsible for seizing the airport and the Marine Commandos would secure Government House. Meanwhile, the British had elected to not to send home the rotating, platoon-sized garrison from the previous year, effectively doubling the number of troops on the islands. A small section of naval ratings from HMS Endurance was added to the garrison. The British plan was to fight a delaying battle starting at Yorke Beach, the anticipated landing spot for an amphibious landing. It was hoped that if fighting continued for long enough, political pressure could be brought to bear on the Argentines forcing them to withdraw from the area. This series of three scenarios has been designed for play-by-email games. Each of the three versions of the scenario have a different British setup. The British player should pick one of the three scenarios, start the game and send the file to his opponent to begin play. In this fashion, the Argentine player will not know the location of the British forces. This scenario starts with the British in their historical locations, with sections and support weapons at the major chokepoints. The scenario has not been scripted for play against the AI. 002.Rosario-b.scn – “Operation Rosario” - April 02, 1982 – 36 Turns Side: PBEM Battalion Level - Normal Daylight Conditions The Argentine plan for the invasion of the Islas Malvinas called for a surprise attack on the Moody Brook Barracks by the Marine Amphibious Commando Company. The 2nd Marine Battalion would land by amphibious tractors on Yorke Beach and supply any additional firepower that was necessary to subdue the British garrison. A platoon from the 25th Regiment was assigned to seize Government House, the seat of power in the islands. However, when the Argentines realized that the element of surprise may have been lost, the plan was changed so that the 25th Infantry was now responsible for seizing the airport and the Marine Commandos would secure Government House. Meanwhile, the British had elected to not to send home the rotating, platoon-sized garrison from the previous year, effectively doubling the number of troops on the islands. A small section of naval ratings from HMS Endurance was added to the garrison. The British plan was to fight a delaying battle starting at Yorke Beach, the anticipated landing spot for an amphibious landing. It was hoped that if fighting continued for long enough, political pressure could be brought to bear on the Argentines forcing them to withdraw from the area. This series of three scenarios has been designed for play-by-email games. Each of the three versions of the scenario has a different British setup. The British player should pick one of the three scenarios, start the game and send the file to his opponent to begin play. In this fashion, the Argentine player will not know the location of the British forces. This scenario starts with the British with a forward defense of the landing beach. The scenario has not been scripted for play against the AI. 003.Rosario-c.scn – “Operation Rosario” - April 02, 1982 – 36 Turns Side: PBEM Battalion Level - Normal Daylight Conditions The Argentine plan for the invasion of the Islas Malvinas called for a surprise attack on the Moody Brook Barracks by the Marine Amphibious Commando Company. The 2nd Marine Battalion would land by amphibious tractors on Yorke Beach and supply any additional firepower that was necessary to subdue the British garrison. A platoon from the 25th Regiment was assigned to seize Government House, the seat of power in the islands. However, when the Argentines realized that the element of surprise may have been lost, the plan was changed so that the 25th Infantry was now responsible for seizing the airport and the Marine Commandos would secure Government House. Meanwhile, the British had elected to not to send home the rotating, platoon-sized garrison from the previous year, effectively doubling the number of troops on the islands. A small section of naval ratings from HMS Endurance was added to the garrison. The British plan was to fight a delaying battle starting at Yorke Beach, the anticipated landing spot for an amphibious landing. It was hoped that if fighting continued for long enough, political pressure could be brought to bear on the Argentines forcing them to withdraw from the area. This series of three scenarios has been designed for play-by-email games. Each of the three versions of the scenario have a different British setup. The British player should pick one of the three scenarios, start the game and send the file to his opponent to begin play. In this fashion, the Argentine player will not know the location of the British forces. This scenario starts with the British with a defense concentrated around Moody Brook Barracks and Government House. The scenario has not been scripted for play against the AI 004.Rosario-d.scn – “Operation Rosario - AI” – April 02, 1982 – 36 Turns Side: Argentina Battalion Level - Normal Daylight Conditions The Argentine plan for the invasion of the Islas Malvinas called for a surprise attack on the Moody Brook Barracks by the Marine Amphibious Commando Company. The 2nd Marine Battalion would land by amphibious tractors on Yorke Beach and supply any additional firepower that was necessary to subdue the British garrison. A platoon from the 25th Regiment was assigned to seize Government House, the seat of power in the islands. However, when the Argentines realized that the element of surprise may have been lost, the plan was changed so that the 25th Infantry was now responsible for seizing the airport and the Marine Commandos would secure Government House. Meanwhile, the British had elected to not to send home the rotating, platoon-sized garrison from the previous year, effectively doubling the number of troops on the islands. A small section of naval ratings from HMS Endurance was added to the garrison.

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